Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 339 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431264
Common Names
- Stenotaenia tordylioides
- Tordylioides Stenotaenia
- Stenotaenia Tordylioides
Synonyms
- Malabaila tordylioides Drude [unknown]
- Pastinaca tordyloides Koso-Pol. [unknown]
Description
Stenotaenia tordylioides (also called Tordylium-like False-parsley, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stenotaenia tordylioides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stenotaenia tordylioides are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stenotaenia tordylioides is a perennial succulent native to South Africa. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.
Where to Find Stenotaenia tordylioides
Stenotaenia tordylioides can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Stenotaenia tordylioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stenotaenia tordylioides?
Stenotaenia tordylioides
What is the natural habitat of Stenotaenia tordylioides?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Stenotaenia tordylioides?
Summer
Species in the Stenotaenia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,